The third edition of the News 1st Sirasa FM three-wheeler carnival was held on a grand scale in Pelawatte, Battaramulla  on Saturday. This event was organised by Sri Lanka’s No. 01 radio station, Sirasa FM, for the benefit of three-wheeler drivers in the Western Province, and their children.

News1st Sirasa FM three-wheeler carnival was worked off  at the G.H.Buddhadasa grounds in Pelawatte, Battaramulla on Saturday.  The three-wheelers taking part in the event arrived in a procession at the Depanama Studio Complex.

Senior Management of the MTV / MBC Network were among those present on Saturday. The Mayor of Kaduwela G.H.Buddhadasa was chief guest for the event. The News 1st Sirasa FM three-wheeler carnival comprised of a number events dedicated to the three-wheeler drivers.

Among them  were a competition to select the best singer, most attractive three-wheeler, racing and the Mr Handsome competiton. Many events that could be enjoyed by the family as a whole were also organised.

A flash mob of the dancers from Sirasa Dancing Star also caught the attention of the gathering. Members of the audience also joined in with the dancers. Three-wheeler drivers also showed off their talent, while taking part in the competitions that were organised.

Meanwhile, the three wheeler drivers of the Western Province were also presented with the opportunity to enlist to News 1st, Citizen Journalism initiative and News 1st U-Report.

The Samanala Sirasa voice tests were also held on Saturday. Much colour was added to the event with music from Sirasa FM Dahasak Mal.

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